Assistant Professor in Art History

DEPARTMENT

Fine Arts

POSITION SUMMARY

applications for a 10-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant
Professor in Art History. The successful candidate will be able to offer a study of
visual art on the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries with an emphasis in digital media
studies. She/he will advise students; engage in student recruitment; communicate and
work effectively with faculty, students, and staff; engage industry partners; actively
participate in faculty governance and service; serve as the leader of the Art History
option of the Fine Arts B.A. degree and will participate as an advisor within the
departments M.F.A. in Fine Arts program. We expect all of our members to contribute
to the reputation of The UNO School of the Arts within the College of Liberal Arts,
Education and Human Development. Typically, faculty teaches three courses and engages
in scholarship and service each semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The new hire will be expected to contribute to the UNO School of the Arts mission
to promote collaboration and interdisciplinary project driven research in and outside
of the Fine Arts curriculum. Our goal is to lead students to think conceptually,
to develop necessary technical skills and to define their own unique style as visual
communicators or artists. Applicants should have some academic or professional background
in art and media history, theory and criticism. Preference will be given to candidates
that can also demonstrate an established, research-based art practice. The successful
candidate will be open-minded and receptive to change and to challenge.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants shall have earned a PhD before the intended start date of August 16, 2018,
in the field of Contemporary Art History or Visual Critical Theory studies); Include
a list of classes you have taught at the college level. Candidates must possess a
history of professional excellence as a scholar and teacher. A comprehensive teaching
philosophy statement is required in the application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY

DATE POSTED

10/25/2017

CLOSING DATE

Position will remain open until filled. To assure full consideration please apply
by November 8, 2017.

POSITION NUMBER

1151

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Please submit a letter of interest, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, a statement
of scholarship/research agenda and goals, sample course syllabi, copies of three peer-reviewed
published articles. If application please submit a portfolio of work that demonstrates
a studio practice as well. Please include the names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and email addresses of three references via email to: jrineha1@uno.edu

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